Jeremy purposely confessed to a crime he did not commit to cover for his wife. This type of confession is referred to as an:

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Instrumental-voluntary confessions occur when an individual confesses to a crime they did not commit, of their own volition, often to protect someone else or gain a particular outcome. In this case, Jeremy's action of confessing to protect his wife is a clear example of an instrumental-voluntary confession.

Jeremy Purposely Confessed to a Crime He Did Not Commit